# 6 bedroom detached house for sale (M20 6XB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Elm Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20, M20 6XB | | Price | £1,750,000 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | G | ## Description A Truly Exceptional Six Bedroom Family Home in the Heart of Didsbury's Prestigious Blackburn Park Conservation Area. Set on one of Didsbury’s most desirable roads, just a short stroll from the village, this outstanding family residence offers an impressive 3934 sq ft of accommodation across four expansive floors with lift access from the underground garage through to the first floor. Brimming with character, original stained-glass and contemporary elegance, this is undoubtedly one of the area's most stunning gems. Upon entering, you're welcomed by a spacious entrance hallway. The bay-fronted lounge boasts a feature fireplace and bespoke built-in shelving, with doors opening to a stunning garden room extension. The elegant bay-fronted dining room features another striking fireplace, flowing seamlessly into a high-spec family kitchen/diner with granite worktops, an array of integrated appliances, and views over the rear garden. There is underfloor heating to the ground floor hall, lounge, dining room and kitchen/diner. A useful WC completes the space. The lower-ground floor comprises the integrated garage with electric door, hallway and cloakroom and stairs and elevator. The garage incorporates the utility services for washing, drying and sink unit. There is a versatile apartment with a hallway, sitting room, kitchen/diner, generous double bedroom, and sleek contemporary shower/WC with underfloor heating. The apartment has a door to the main residence and independent access. The apartment could be used for a family member, staff, guest suite or be let out. The sitting room could be a cinema room for the main residence. The lower-ground floor has a generous 2.4m ceiling height. The first floor offers a bright and airy landing leading to the principal bedroom, which includes a beautiful feature window. There are two additional bedrooms and two spacious and well-appointed contemporary bathrooms. On the second floor there are two further double bedrooms, one with a charming side-facing balcony and these rooms share a contemporary shower room. All bedrooms at the property have extensive bespoke fitted wardrobes. Externally, the home enjoys a thoughtfully landscaped frontage, with a block-paved driveway secured by electric gates. Steps lead to the welcoming front entrance, enhanced by feature lighting and comprehensive CCTV coverage to both front and rear. The rear garden is a true highlight - a tranquil and private outdoor space with mature, well-stocked borders, a generous lawn, atmospheric feature lighting, a large patio area and accessible from both the garden room and internal hallway. ## Property Photos - ![Picture 1](/listings/photos/162489236/55309) - Picture 1 - ![Picture 2](/listings/photos/162489236/55311) - Picture 2 - ![Picture 3](/listings/photos/162489236/55313) - Picture 3 - ![Picture 4](/listings/photos/162489236/55314) - Picture 4 - ![Picture 5](/listings/photos/162489236/55316) - Picture 5 - ![Picture 6](/listings/photos/162489236/55318) - Picture 6 - ![Picture 7](/listings/photos/162489236/55320) - Picture 7 - ![Picture 8](/listings/photos/162489236/55321) - Picture 8 - ![Picture 9](/listings/photos/162489236/55328) - Picture 9 - ![Picture 10](/listings/photos/162489236/55330) - Picture 10 - ![Picture 11](/listings/photos/162489236/55333) - Picture 11 - ![Picture 12](/listings/photos/162489236/55335) - Picture 12 - ![Picture 13](/listings/photos/162489236/55337) - Picture 13 - ![Picture 14](/listings/photos/162489236/55339) - Picture 14 - ![Picture 15](/listings/photos/162489236/55342) - Picture 15 - ![Picture 16](/listings/photos/162489236/55344) - Picture 16 - ![Picture 17](/listings/photos/162489236/55346) - Picture 17 - ![Picture 18](/listings/photos/162489236/55348) - Picture 18 - ![Picture 19](/listings/photos/162489236/55350) - Picture 19 - ![Picture 20](/listings/photos/162489236/55352) - Picture 20 - ![Picture 21](/listings/photos/162489236/55360) - Picture 21 - ![Picture 22](/listings/photos/162489236/55362) - Picture 22 - ![Picture 23](/listings/photos/162489236/55366) - Picture 23 - ![Picture 24](/listings/photos/162489236/55368) - Picture 24 - ![Picture 25](/listings/photos/162489236/55371) - Picture 25 - ![Picture 26](/listings/photos/162489236/55374) - Picture 26 - ![Picture 27](/listings/photos/162489236/55377) - Picture 27 - ![Picture 28](/listings/photos/162489236/55380) - Picture 28 - ![Picture 29](/listings/photos/162489236/55384) - Picture 29 - ![Picture 30](/listings/photos/162489236/55387) - Picture 30 - ![Picture 31](/listings/photos/162489236/55397) - Picture 31 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/162489236/55400) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/162489236/55404) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE COACH HOUSE LANCASTER ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2TY | £1,125,000 | 06/12/2024 | Detached | | 12 PARKFIELD ROAD SOUTH, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 6DB | £1,370,000 | 12/07/2022 | Detached | | 162 PALATINE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2QH | £1,360,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached | | 25 PARKFIELD ROAD SOUTH, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 6DB | £1,650,000 | 13/12/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £1,376,250 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £788,750 (8 Detached, M20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +121.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,217/mo - **Realistic:** £1,352/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,487/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 6 Bed Semi-Detached House, Old Lansdowne Road, M20 | £3,360/mo | 6 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £3,360/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £420,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £336,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £3,360/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 43.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-3,893/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.2% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 50.6% - **10y growth:** 60.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.3% - **5y growth (index):** 22.2% - **10y growth (index):** 81% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)